Waterproof electrical connection apparatus

Abstract

The apparatus for conductively connecting a plurality of wires together in a waterproof manner includes a non-conductive connector housing having opposing ends. Wire guides are included at each end of the connector housing. A conductive pin is disposed within the housing, and typically supported within an internal wall. Opposing membranes disposed within the connector housing define a chamber which at least partially encases the electrical pin and contains a liquid sealant. Insertion of wires into the open ends of the connector housing and into contact with the pin punctures the membranes causing the liquid sealant to leak out and bond around the electrical wire and pin causing a conductive connection which is waterproof.

1. An apparatus for conductively connecting a plurality of wires together in a waterproof manner, the apparatus comprising:
 a non-conductive connector housing having opposing open ends;  
 a conductive pin disposed within the housing; and  
 opposing membranes disposed within the connector housing and defining a chamber at least partially encasing the pin and containing a liquid sealant, whereby insertion of a wire into an open end of the connector housing and into contact with the pin punctures the membrane causing the liquid sealant to bond around the wire and pin.  
 
   
   
     2. The apparatus of  claim 1 , wherein the pin is supported by an internal wall of the connector housing. 
   
   
     3. The apparatus of  claim 1 , including wire guides at each end of the connector housing. 
   
   
     4. The apparatus of  claim 3 , wherein the wire guides comprise a plurality of inwardly directed barbs. 
   
   
     5. The apparatus of  claim 1 , wherein the liquid sealant is air-activated. 
   
   
     6. An apparatus for conductively connecting a plurality of wires together in a waterproof manner, the apparatus comprising:
 a non-conductive connector housing having opposing open ends;  
 wire guides comprised of a plurality of barbs extending inwardly into the connector housing from ends thereof;  
 a wall disposed within the connector housing and supporting a conductive pin; and  
 opposing membranes disposed within the connector housing and defining a chamber at least partially encasing the pin and containing an air-activated liquid sealant, whereby insertion of a wire into an open end of the connector housing and into contact with the pin punctures the membrane causing the liquid sealant to bond around the wire and pin.